July 2, 2008 / Front Page

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Celebrating the Canadian way

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion's branch 547 march in a Canada Day parade Saturday. The parade also included a collection of classic cars and a fire truck. CHildren were also asked to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade. More...

News

Branding decision delayed pending further consultation

By Chris Simon

Innisfil's branding process has been held up. A town committee passed a recommendation to delay a decision on a potential new logo and motto for the municipality, during a meeting last week. More...

Lake Simcoe has $1 billion benefit

The ecological benefits provided by the Lake Simcoe ecosystem, a vital part of the world's largest and most diverse Greenbelt, are estimated at close to $1 billion a year, according to a study released last week. More...

E-waste being accepted soon

There are two upcoming opportunities to dispose of e-waste in the area. Home Hardware will host the events, which will take place at their Tottenham and Cookstown stores. The Tottenham event will run July 12, while Cookstown will host July 19. More...

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Letters

Help find our 16-year-old Shih Tzu

There have been a lot of newspaper stories lately about dognappings. I'd like to add yet another warning to dog owners, as well as a short reminder for people who find so called strays. When your dog goes missing, it can be losing a child. More...

Waiting for repairs along Big Bay Point Road

The people of Big Bay Point are tired of waiting for repairs to their road. The road needs repairs, and have been rather badly neglected for the last six to seven years. Is the town waiting for the resort? That is what we would all like to know. More...

Conservative energy conservation plans won't work

I can't believe that the Conservatives are so lax in starting-up a Plan B as to how Canada will run now that peak oil prices have occurred. York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan mentioned that the Conservatives have done so much. More...

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Sports & Leisure

Legion honoured by hockey club

Scott Durham, president of Lefroy Minor Hockey, right, presented a plaque to Royal Canadian Legion branch 547 president Bill Pring recently, in recognition of their hockey team sponsorship. More...

Spiking and bumping for MS Society July 19

The sun is shining, the sand is hot and the volleyballs will be flying. It's time for the Simcoe County MS Society's annual Leap of Faith volleyball tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday July 19 at Centennial Beach Park in Barrie. More...

Garden tour taking place this weekend

Enjoy a delightful summer day in the country by visiting a variety of gardens of interest for everyone in July. The Gilford and District Horticultural Society will host the Welcome to My Garden Tour Saturday July 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

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Home & Garden

Keeping a simple style with shrubs

The Gardener's Corner
By Judith Rogers

Having large perennial beds and flowers as part of foundation plantings is not everybody's cup of tea. More...

Spring service still fresh after 25 years

By Chris Simon

Hard work and good customer service are the keys to success in business, according to Elmer Spring. And the owner of Spring Tree Farm would know. About 25 years ago, Spring and his wife Barbara opened the business. More...

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Development charges may be doubling

By Chris Simon

After months of negotiations with local landowners, Innisfil council is close to upping municipal development charges. More...

Developer slammed for 'disrespect'

By Chris Simon

The Gregory-Otis-Trinity Development Group has shown disrespect for residents, heritage and other developers within Innisfil, says one member of town council. More...

Editorial

Let's hope growth will pay for itself

Comment
by Chris Simon

A compromise on development charges is a positive step for Innisfil and its developers, as long as growth continues to pay for itself. More...

Progress being made in recreation complex construction

A political point of view
By Brian Jackson Mayor of Innisfil

While driving by the site of the Innisfil Recreational Complex, one would notice a great deal of work has been completed. More...

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Community Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in your community

The community event calender is provided as a free public service to non-profit organizations to announce upcoming events. Deadlines are no later than Monday for that week's issue to COMMUNITY EVENTS, P.O. More...

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Community Columns

Finding the things that define Canada

CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Hope everyone had a terrific Canada Day! More...

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Police News

Police open new community and learning centre

By Barb Baguley

South Simcoe Police opened a new community and learning centre in the Cookstown Outlet Mall at Highway 400 and 89, to raise the profile of the Community Service Bureau. More...

Marine unit kept busy during long weekend patrol

South Simcoe Police officers were on marine patrol on Friday afternoon, for the start of the Canada Day long weekend. The officers were checking vessels for their boat safety, distress and navigational equipment. More...

Several vehicle break-ins reported

South Simcoe Police

Newmarket woman charged with impaired driving On Sunday June 29th, South Simcoe Police received a call from a concerned motorist that he was following a possible impaired driver on County Road 4 heading north past Highway 89 in Innisfil. More...

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Lifestyle

Skipping happily into the summer

By Chris Simon

Wyatt Hamilton found the perfect way to skip into summer. Along with his sister, the 10-year-old visited the the Churchill branch of the Innisfil Public Library Thursday, on his first full day of summer vacation. More...

Report dead bird sightings

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is asking the public to report sightings of dead birds as part of its West Nile virus (WNv) surveillance program. More...

Dealing with kid tantrums

Is your toddler showing anger or frustration by throwing temper tantrums? While tantrums may be embarrassing and stressful for parents, they are common when toddlers are becoming more independent. More...

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